Jean Fredericksen, 89, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 5, 2019. She was born July 8, 1930 in Des Moines to Carlos and Mary (Larsen) Hollenbeck and lived in Audubon during her childhood years. She graduated from Roosevelt in Des Moines. On June 12, 1949 she married Jim Fredericksen and they lived in the Des Moines area. Jean was a homemaker and in her later years worked at Dickinson’s Dress Shop in Des Moines.
Jean loved hosting family and friends, and was an active participant in the 4 o’clock happy hour. She enjoyed bowling, tennis, horseback riding, the Hawkeyes, and fashion.
Jean is survived by her four children, Chris (Greg) Koch, Connie (Mike) McKie, Jim (Nancy) Fredericksen, and Cherie (Jon) Brown; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren; and three nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; brother, Carlos Hollenbeck; and two sisters, Joan Zack and Mary Louise Hollenbeck.
Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.